http://www.uktemps.co.uk UK Temps RSS Feed for Property en http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2080 An East London based housing Association is looking for a Building Maintenance Surveyor to work specifically in the voids and empty property departments. This is a 6 month contract focusing on and making sure that void properties are effectively and efficiently repaired and ready to let with-in agreed targets and meet my client's Lettings Standard and regulatory requirements. This is an essential car user post with an excellent rate of pay. Please contact Marcus May at Synergy on 0207 556 9354 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1916 PRINCIPAL HOUSING OFFICER Duration - 9 -13 months Location - Selby Salary - circa £15 p/h HH60933AW My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Housing Officer. You will be familiar with all aspects of Housing and Homeless legislations and experience of line managing staff. Principal Accountability; To assist the Housing Manager in the day to day management of Housing Services by providing a range of services to the Council and its customers. Duties; To assist in the development and continuous improvement of Housing Services by being flexible to change, ensuring the effective management of a small generic Housing Team consisting of Area Housing Officers, Lettings, Housing Assistants, a Homeless Case Worker, Housing Options Advisor and Resident Warden ensuring compliance with the Authorities statutory Homeless duties by working with the latest legislation and guidance. To ensure that estates/villages are regularly inspected and the appropriate action is taken where needs are identified (e.g. abandoned vehicles, repairs, cleaning, litter, graffiti, landscaping works) To liaise with and support local tenant and resident organisations and attend evening meetings where appropriate. Ensure the proper investigation and resolution of enquires and complaints in respect of Council tenancies, and where necessary the enforcement of the Council's tenancy agreement, often in close liaison with the Community Safety Partnership team, Police, Environmental Health and other agencies for e.g. mediation service. Essential Requirements; Enhanced CRB and access to transport. The postholder should hold or be pursing a relevant professional qualification. Minimum of 3 years experience working in social housing Good knowledge of Tenancy law and best practice in relation to tenany managment Experience of working with Homeless Act 2002 (part 7 of the housing act 1996) Managerial experience For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Alex Whisker at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4204 or apply on-line in the strictest of confidence. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1906 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Location: West Yorkshire Duration: 6 months Rate: £TBC Start: Immediate. My client, a national housing association, is seeking an experienced Development Officer to project manage development schemes in West Yorkshire, duties include: Implement and administer development programmes. Ensure policies, procedures and systems are effectively followed. Contribute to identifying improvements. Contribute to control of expenditure. Essential requirements for this post: BTEC Higher National Certificate in Housing Studies (or equivalent) Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of housing issues and the technical knowledge. Experience of Land and property acquisitions, controlling budgets, strong project management skills. If you meet the essential requirements of this role and wish to be considered, please contact Manjit Tak on 0113 3884203 or email your CV via this link. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1881 My Client, based in Surrey, is looking to recruit a Senior Management Surveyor on a permanent basis. Salary £35k + Company Car As a Senior Management Surveyor, you'll carry out prompt and accurate inspections of our residential leasehold portfolio on a periodical basis. This customer facing role comprises close communications with leaseholders including responding to enquiries, producing reports, monitoring contractors, preparing tender packages and reviewing service charge estimates. Your excellent customer care skills will need to be matched by your experience of dealing with both customers and buildings in Property Management. Ideally with a BTEC National Diploma in Construction, surveying or equivalent, preferably a IRPM member with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and desirably Qube. Just as important will be your accomplished written and verbal communication skills. To apply for this position, please contact Marcus May at Synergy on 0207 556 9354 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1782 - Property investment company based in the City. - Management Accountant needed. - Excellent opportunity - great rate of pay. This rapidly growing property investment company is in need of a Management Accountant to join their medium sized, friendly finance team. As Management Accountant your day-to-day duties will be diverse and interesting and will include processing invoices, the management of cash, bank reconciliations, cheque management and assisting with year-end. You will have previous experience and be able to demonstrate solid knowledge of, sales and purchase ledger. Your background will be in the property sector and knowledge of service charge would be advantageous but not essential. You will have strong Excel skills and have previously used SAGE. This is a temporary contract for nine months to cover maternity leave. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1677 A forward thinking Housing Association is looking for a New Homes Co-ordinator to join an established yet growing team in south west London. This is an essential car user post with a salary of £25,557 rising to £26,292 after completion of successful 6 month probation period. Essential criteria for this role would require you to have relevant, proven and demonstrable experience in in a customer service delivery environment. You should ideally have experience of working in a Social Housing Environment or similar background and be fully IT literate. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in Social Housing, working alongside Housing Management, Development and Marketing teams. To apply for this position, please contact Marcus May at Synergy on 0207 556 9354 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1614 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Location: West Yorkshire Duration: 6 months Rate: £TBC Start: Immediate. My client, a national housing association, is seeking an experienced Development Officer to project manage development schemes in West Yorkshire, duties include: Implement and administer development programmes. Ensure policies, procedures and systems are effectively followed. Contribute to identifying improvements. Contribute to control of expenditure. Essential requirements for this post: BTEC Higher National Certificate in Housing Studies (or equivalent) Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of housing issues and the technical knowledge. Experience of Land and property acquisitions, controlling budgets, strong project management skills. If you meet the essential requirements of this role and wish to be considered, please contact Manjit Tak on 0113 3884203 or email your CV via this link. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1613 - City-based property development company. - Group Accountant role. - Temporary position with view to go permanent. This leading property development company is in need of a Group Accountant to join their finance team. Temporary position which could go permanent. Your day to day duties will include matching batching/coding invoices. completing full set management accounts, overseeing the purchase ledger and sales ledger operation and CIS and VAT returns. As Group Accountant you should have experience in working as a sole Accountant and exposure to the property sector would be advantageous. Due to this role being focused on using SAGE line 150, previous use of this would be preferable. Strong Excel skills are essential. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1559 - Leading, City-based, property management company. - Head of Credit Control required. - Temporary contract for three months. This leading, top tier property management company is in need of an experienced Head of Credit Control. You will be supporting the Associate Director of client accounts by managing the credit control operation. As Head of Credit Control you will be accountable for preparation of internal and external client reports, monthly and quarterly, as well as chasing outstanding monies from tenants. In addition you will be supervising the credit control team's recovery of debt and charges and resolution of tenants queries. You will produce development plans for the team and conduct appraisals and supervise the team's performance in accordance with the targets set. Due to the nature of this role you must have previous management experience. You will have solid credit control knowledge and property experience would be advantageous. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1555 - Experienced Client Accountant required. - Top, City based property firm. - PMA Tramps, APB or ECS systems essential. This top property company, based in the City, is looking for a Client Accountant to join their finance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Client Accountant to develop their skills in a company with an extensive client base. As Client Accountant you will be responsible for the general running of the client accounts. Your day-to-day duties will be preparing monthly and quarterly client statements, transferring money to clients and preparing reports and VAT reports. In addition you will be responsible for bank reconciliations and dealing with daily queries form internal staff and clients. You will have a solid background in client accounting and will be able to demonstrate an ability to work proactively on a sole basis and as part of the team. Commercial experience is essential and you must have had exposure to PMA Tramps, APB or ECS. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1553 - City based property firm. - Temp-to-perm position. - Experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk needed. City based property company with an extensive client base is in need of a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This is a temporary contract with a view to go permanent, a great opportunity for you, a Purchase Ledger Clerk, with solid accounts payable experience. As Purchase Ledger Clerk you will be responsible for processing a high volume of invoices, reconciliation of supplier statements, payment runs and producing reports. In addition you will also be dealing with queries, filing and other ad hoc tasks. Previous experience in the property sector or professional services would be advantageous. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1474 AREA HOUSING MANAGER HH60968MT Location: Staffs/Stoke area offices Duration: Fixed Term for 9-12 months (maternity cover) Salary: £32,542 pro-rata I am urgently seeking an experienced Area Housing Manager to work for a national housing association to manage 3 area offices, duties include: * To deliver high quality, customer focused and efficient neighbourhood housing services within a geographical area. * To promote and support customer involvement and community development to ensure the creation of sustainable communities. * To manage operational performance to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency in service quality and delivery. * To manage, develop and motivate the staff within a geographical area * To co-ordinate compliance with Health & Safety regulation for all areas of responsibility. * To exercise and promote budgetary control * To represent an area level and liaise with key partners, and to support the association's growth strategy in the local area and contribute to wider regeneration projects, in agreement with the Regional Manager. * To support the provision of a responsive and effective repairs service to residents. Essential requirements for this post: * An understanding of how to provide and manage all aspects of housing management * A thorough knowledge of legislation regulation, policy, best practice and current issues within the housing sector * An understanding of how to deliver excellent services to customers * An understanding of housing management and wider neighbourhood issues * Ability to identify and liaise with Key Partners * Ability to deputise for Regional Manager as required * 3 years of delivering housing services within a housing association or a local authority. * Developing and delivering innovative solutions. If you meet the essential requirements of this post and wish to be considered, please contact Manjit Tak on 0113 3884203 or email your CV via this website. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk